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Sugar Magnolia
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

This is a great sleeper; a hidden gem. Bobby sings it so well, and is, like, on key and stuff! High energy taboot. Gotta check it out!!!
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Ain't It Crazy (The Rub)
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

This is a fun version and Pig is killin' it. Some great Jerry banter immediately after the tune ends... But that's not why I submitted it. Solid!
11
Mountains of the Moon
Feb. 11, 1969
Fillmore East

As much as I love the entire Fillmore run, I think this version surpasses those in execution and vocal performance. Jerry sounds great!
8
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
July 13, 1984
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

the boys are locked in. bob, brent & jerry sing great together. quality stuff!
10
St. Stephen
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

best of '77. (also the shortest.) near-perfect execution, perfectly lazy groove, great vocals. what more do you need?
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Big River
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

best '77 version! so funky and right in the pocket.
Looks Like Rain
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

well said, nonyolker. I recently made a compilation of my 100 favorite Dead performances. Of course I needed to include a LLRain, and I had it down to 5/13 and 5/19. It was a real hard choice, but I ultimately decided on 5/13 because I thought the vocals were a little more solid. It was very hard to choose, though!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

I just listened to it again... Still my favorite! I think I gravitate towards this one because I'm not a fan of super-long Fires. This combo is all about the groove for me, and this one is right in the pocket. We get a couple growls out of Jerry too, which is always great to hear.
Dark Star
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

This one sometimes gets ripped on because it's TOO long, but I find it worth every second. My favorite '73 Dark Star, hands down.
Greatest Story Ever Told
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

This version needs WAY more love. Easily should be in the top 3...
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